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Researchers tracked $80 million spent on AI-generated political ads for midterms

Original: Researchers tracked $80 million spent on AI-generated political ads for the midterms. Here's what they found https://www

Researchers say they have tracked roughly $80 million spent on AI-generated political advertising ahead of the US midterm elections. The reporting examines where that money went and what it reveals about how campaigns are using generative AI tools to produce ads at scale. The findings add to ongoing debate over disclosure rules and the impact of synthetic media on voters.

Why now: Concerns are growing over how campaigns are using generative AI to mass-produce political advertising ahead of the US midterms.

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